A Concubine of Salted Fish in Qing Dynasty [Red House]

Chenyu lived a life of day-study and occasional live-study.

On weekdays, he mostly lived in Lin's mansion, leaving early and returning late. If there were any activities or orders from his master, he would stay with his master for a few days.

That Mr. Xu is a wonderful person who loves to travel. One day he may go up the lake in a small boat, tomorrow he may be chatting with old farmers by the fields, and the next day he may climb a mountain to look far away.

Daily activities are varied.

Lin Ruhai gave his son a copy of the test questions from time to time, to make sure that he didn't play tricks, so he didn't care.

Everyone has the style of bringing apprentices to each other. When I chose a husband for my son, I already knew Mr. Xu's character.

If he minded, he wouldn't have asked his son to hand him a greeting card.

This kind of professional nature is too strong, Yun Shuyao has long wondered what her son has learned, and she will not be anxious about it, as long as he guarantees his logistics, it will be fine.

She now pays attention to gossip every day.

For example, where is Shengjia now?

What have you done.

Someone was summoned.

Of course, I don’t know what was said, and the above information may not be accurate, but the various news derived from this are quite interesting.

And this time the emperor brought the crown prince and the thirteenth elder brother along, and some people showed beauty to the two elder brothers. This kind of news spread the fastest.

For example, Yun Shuyao heard that Emperor Kangxi drove all the way south to Jinling and stayed at the Zhen family. I'm about to believe it.

Yun Shuyao asked Lin Ruhai: "Is it true? The crown prince accepted the daughter of the Zhen family?" Her eyes were full of gossip.

As for saying he didn't know?

No, gossip is natural, let alone this is not pure gossip.

Lin Ruhai was silent for a while: "Yes."

Yun Shuyao: "I thought it was a pure rumor, does it have something to do with the cousin Zhen Yingjia who I told you earlier?" She became even more excited.

Lin Ruhai was helpless: "Don't you know?"

Yes, this concubine of the prince was the person the Zhen family wanted to say to be Lin Ruhai's successor, but this Lin Ruhai refused, and she became the prince's man later.

This speed, this efficiency, nothing to say.

Hearing that Lin Ruhai had confirmed that it was that person, Yun Shuyao couldn't restrain a smile on her face, it was really a bit fun.

Lin Ruhai squinted at her, Yun Shuyao suppressed her smile, and said righteously: "The Zhen family is really going too far!"

Lin Ruhai: "This is not too much. Since I refused, the other party is of the right age, so naturally I should find another husband for her." Lin Ruhai will not be angry because of this, and he is not worried about other aspects.

The Zhen family is too proud.

When Kangxi was staying in Jinling, someone sent an invitation.

When Lin Ruhai first came to Yangzhou, because the Xue family's sphere of influence was in this area, he also took advantage of the opponent's influence.

This is the Xue family.

The wife of the Patriarch of the Xue family and a pair of children are now in Yangzhou, and they want to choose a day to visit.

Lin Ruhai received this post and asked Chenyu, "Does your husband want to take you to a poetry meeting?"

Chen Yu: "Yes."

Lin Ruhai nodded: "In that case, after the poetry meeting."

This poetry meeting is held twice a year, once in spring and autumn. It is the most prestigious poetry meeting in Yangzhou and its vicinity. If you can perform well in this poetry meeting, you will soon become famous.

Father Xue received the reply, looked at the date, and knew why he chose this day. He couldn't help but pay attention to the performance of this poetry meeting.

In the poetry meeting, the test is naturally poetry, but the six arts of a gentleman will also be randomly checked.

Mr. Lin's only son shined in this poetry meeting and won the first prize.

He is only sixteen this year.

Father Xue looked at his 12-year-old only son who hadn't finished a single book, and was envious.

Chenyu was dubbed a young talent, Yun Shuyao asked him, "Are you happy? Are you proud?"

Chen Yu nodded honestly, then shook his head again: "At first I was very happy to praise me, then I went to check the top names in previous years, the number of young talents who were rumored, and their current situation, I have calmed down .”

Although he got this top spot by his ability and received many praises, there were quite a few people who received this treatment before.

Many of them have real talents and real learning, but those who can make great achievements are still a minority, and it is nothing to be praised.

And he became famous so fast this time, and his father is now in charge of power in Yangzhou. I don’t know how many people want to please his father. Can help spread the word.

Can't take it too seriously.

Moreover, those salt merchants still wanted Yanyin, and for Yanyin, they did everything they could, "There is also singing in Hualou..." Halfway through the speech, Chenyu shut up, saying that he had slipped up.

Shu Yao squinted at him: "You ordered a girl? You also study medicine yourself. I don't need to tell you some things. Besides, Hualou, do you know that this is a place that can steal people's souls?"

Chenyu nodded obediently: "Auntie, I know, I just went to sit for a while, I didn't do anything, I didn't drink any wine."

Some things were put in the wine to "enjoy the fun", and he could smell it.

Someone wanted it, but he didn't want a sip.

Yun Shuyao: "You know it well, if you do something you shouldn't do, don't blame me to teach you a lesson."

It's fine if you go to socialize for a while, if you dare to order a girl, hehe.

She can't control others, but her son can still control her.

Chenyu sat upright, feeling a little tight: "Auntie, I promise."

Then immediately changed the subject: "Auntie, I went to the boat and ate a dish of braised river delicacies, which was extremely delicious, but the fish I needed was hard to fish. I ordered two and I will deliver them tonight. Auntie, try it..."

It may be because my aunt has always attached great importance to appetite. Chenyu and Luoyu will not wrong their mouths when they have the conditions. If they eat delicious food outside but don't have it at home, they will bring it back and let the family eat it. One portion, and then another portion for the cook to research, it would be better if it can be researched, and it’s okay if it can’t be researched.

The next day was the day of the banquet. When Father Xue saw Lin Ruhai and Chenyu next to him, envy overflowed in his eyes, "Congratulations to Mr. Lin, the tiger father has no dogs, and Mr. Lin's reputation will soon fade away." It will radiate the entire Jiangnan, and even the entire Qing Dynasty."

It's really a headache to look at other people's children, and then look at your own.

The smile on Lin Ruhai's face was amplified by his compliment: "Xue Gong is absurd. If he is lucky, he is Brother Pan. I remember he is only twelve, he is a good-looking talent."

Xue Pan's head is taller than his peers, a little fat, but he looks strong, and he looks like he knows he can be raised.

It just seems that his temperament is really unstable, his eyes are rolling around, and there is a bit of arrogance on his face.

The two entered the stage of commercial mutual blowing.

Chen Yu listened with a smile, she was a little surprised when she first saw him, and asked after the end, "Uncle Xue, why do you think you have lost so much weight?"

Father Xue smiled: "I was ill not long ago, and I just recovered my body recently."

Lin Ruhai: "So that's the case, Mr. Xue still needs to be more careful."

They exchanged pleasantries there, Yun Shuyao, Mrs. Xue, and Xue Baochai were talking in the inner house.

Xue Baochai is ten years old this year.It can be seen that she is a beauty embryo, and her personality is relatively lively, just like many little girls who are doted on by their parents.

They met for the first time, and their identities were different, so they just talked about flowers and plants, jewelry, children, mutual compliments, something to eat and drink, and time passed.The home court is the man's side, and Xue's father brought his wife and children to the door to show an attitude.

Then Yun Shuyao stopped going out, and asked people to buy some supplies in advance and pile them up in the warehouse. That is to say, Lin Ruhai was in charge of the salt affairs, and other adults in charge of people's livelihood and security had already sifted Yangzhou City back and forth several times to ensure that before The troublesome salt merchants will not be revived again, the appearance of the city, etc. have been checked several times, and some people have been reminded of some "content". They know what to say back.

This is a face project.

They can't know when the emperor will come here, even if they are anxious, can they still urge him to come here?

If there is something of interest, it is normal to stay for a while.

But in the end Kangxi was not an emperor who indulged in pleasure, he came.

Lin Ruhai was originally the first batch of people to greet them, and then was left behind.

Lin Ruhai had already made preparations, wrote a thick notebook in advance, and prepared a draft, just waiting for the emperor to summon him.

He didn't come back that day, so Yun Shuyao sent someone to send a change of clothes. In the afternoon of the next day, someone came and said that both Yun Shuyao and Chen Yu were asked to change clothes and go to see him.

The clothes had been prepared long ago, and she changed into them. Yun Shuyao was a little excited on the way, although, this is the head of a country!It is quite easy to get excited when meeting and talking at close distances. At the same time, I secretly remind myself to be cautious in my words and deeds, because this is an era when the other party can cut off your head if you don’t agree with each other. It is necessary to be careful. .

She and Chen Yu were taken to a gazebo. Outside the gazebo were some guards, and inside the pavilion was sitting in the main seat. The one in yellow was Kangxi.

At this time, Kangxi was in his 50s and in good condition. He looked much younger than his actual age. Lin Ruhai was sitting next to him and playing chess with him. When he saw them coming, Kangxi put down a white chess piece. ,pause.

Yun Shuyao said hello, Kangxi: "You are the Yun family?"

He sized it up, whether it was a beauty, or a beauty with a poetic and literary spirit: "How did you come up with the method of drying salt?"

Yun Shuyao had already thought of the reason, and she said the same thing when she was talking to the old lady and Lin Ruhai.

In short, after Lin Ruhai's appointment, because of his position, she wanted to help, and she often cooks and watched the cook cook too much. Once, she soaked salt water and didn't drink it. She left it there, and it was exposed to the sun Days later, the water dried up, but there were white coarse salt crystals left at the bottom of the bowl, so I was inspired.

"How did you come up with the idea of ​​refining the spirits?" After so long, Kangxi has confirmed that spirits are indeed effective in treating wounds on the battlefield, and can save the lives of many wounded soldiers.

Yun Shuyao: "Inspired by extracting toilet water."

Kangxi saw that she was neither humble nor overbearing, and smiled at Lin Ruhai, "The Qing family is blessed."

Then he asked Yun Shuyao: "You have made great contributions, do you have a wish?"